Wayne Village

Kennebec, Maine· Built 1850· Concrete· 18 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Wayne Village is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 68.3% in ME)
Dam Length133 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage8.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage6.5K acre-ft
Surface Area601 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)
Year Modified1996
NID IDME00370

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 21, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Wayne

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wayne Village?

Wayne Village is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Wayne Village?

Wayne Village is owned by Wayne (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wayne Village built?

Wayne Village was completed in 1850, making it 176 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Wayne Village?

Wayne Village serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Wayne Village?

Wayne Village has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Wayne Village last inspected?

Wayne Village was last inspected on July 21, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.